To think prisoners shouldn't be allowed to smoke?

In the new today it said there is a pilot about to be done in some prisons to not allow prisoners to smoke. I think this is fair. People that haven't broken the law can't smoke at work, in pubs, cafes, shops etc so why should criminals be allowed?

They are being allowed to smoke just not inside which is fair enough I suppose, I think because prison was seen as a place of residence then they are allowed, and TBH i wouldn't like to come up against nicottine addicted criminals, but I think they will be allowed to go on fag breaks,

But you can just nip outside to smoke.I know loads of people here who smoke - just not inside.Prisoners can't do this.And the logistics of getting those who smoke outside without incident is gonna be a nightmare. I'm not sure how they will work this one to be honest.We'll have human rights and all sorts coming out of the woodwork on this one!

Seriously though, the punishment is to deprive them of their liberty. They cannot smoke in communal areas anyway aa the law bans this. The only place they can smoke is in their cell. Personally I think this is a waste of everyone's time as the big debate ought to be how best to address re-offending rates and rehabilitation.

YANBU: Non-smokers in prison and staff members should be protected from second-hand smoke, as us law elsewhere.YABU: Let them smoke outside. Giving up smoking is hard, let alone in a prison environment. Possible that smoking/tobacco might be used by the guards as a 'reward system/privilege' to induce good behaviour?

YANBU- But then again I have harsh ideas about prisons! I would take away TV's, pool tables, any treats, cigarettes, and make it somewhere people will do anything to avoid going back to and therefore maybe wont re-offend, or even offend in the first place?!

Yanbu. I do think it will be hard on the staff though. I have the views on prisons though as you doodle, think our prisons should be stricter. They shouldnt be allowed to have loads of gadgets in their cells,theyre there because they broke the law.